Asheville area health briefs

Trinity View employee honored

ARDEN - Mary Kellar, lead certified nursing assistant at Trinity View, a retirement center, was one of seven winners of the Loyal Service Award.

The award is presented annually by Lutheran Services Carolinas, which employs more than 1,500 people. Winners are nominated by their co-workers and embody the mission and vision of Lutheran Services Carolinas.

Kellar was cited for being an advocate for residents and for promoting compassionate, gentle care. She was praised for being dedicated beyond expectation.

Mental health training scheduled

WAYNESVILLE - The new mental health diagnostic manual (DSM-5) was released in May. All mental health providers will be using this manual to guide their diagnosis and treatment of people.

Local marriage and family therapist Martha Teater was a collaborating investigator during the field trials phase of the manual's development. She was in attendance when the manual was released in San Francisco during the annual conference of the American Psychiatric Association.

Teater will present a workshop on the new manual 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 18 at First United Methodist Church, 566 S. Haywood St. Registration fee is $125. To register, contact Cecil Yount at 454-5253 or assessmentsbyyount@gmail.com.

Park Ridge Health recognizes nurse

HENDERSONVILLE - Park Ridge Health nurse Debra Williams has been selected as Nurse of the Year.

Williams has practiced as a nurse since 1980 and has served at Park Ridge Health as a clinical educator since 2001.

Her diverse career background includes experience in medical-surgical, neurosurgical, ICU, CCU and medical step-down units.

Williams has also worked in the field of home health and served as an in-service education director for a 40-bed hospital.

Williams has maintained a certification in nursing professional development since 2006. She is actively involved in the Carolinas Society for Healthcare Education and Training.

Asheville Anesthesia practice changes name

ASHEVILLE - Asheville Anesthesia Associates, established in 1971, is now AllCare Clinical Associates.

"The new name reflects the practice's increasing presence outside of Asheville and its growing array of services, including anesthesia and chronic pain care," said Dr. Rodney Pugh, president of the group.

"There is no change in ownership occurring. We are the same group, just in more places and providing more services."

For more information, visit www.allcareclinical.com.

Mission employee receives award

ASHEVILLE - Mission Hospital nurse Robin Jones, has been selected to receive the N.C. Stroke Association's SHAPE Award for her dedication to stroke research and education.

The SHAPE Award, which stands for Stroke Heroes Advocating Prevention and Education, honors health care providers and other advocates who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment and passion for stroke prevention and education in North Carolina. Jones is the third person to receive this prestigious award since it was established in 2011.

Jones is the coordinator for Mission Hospital's award-winning stroke program. Under her leadership, the program received a Gold Plus ranking from the American Stroke and Heart Association for the fourth consecutive year in 2012.

Physical therapist gets training

HENDERSONVILLE - Emily Freeman, physical therapist and certified nutrition coach, completed a three-level training program for a therapeutic treatment approach known as Total Motion Release.

Freeman is the only physical therapist in the area to have completed all three levels of this training. TMR is a rapidly growing revolutionary approach to pain relief and physical improvement.

Freeman has been a physical therapist for 18 years and is the owner of Total Motion-Total Wellness and Kids n' Motion Physical Therapy.